CityKi Chooses Netkey for Innovative Kiosk Program for Inner-City Residents.Business & Technology Editors BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 4, 2001 Netkey Inc., the leading provider of enterprise solutions for self-service systems, today announced that CityKi has chosen Netkey software to power its network of free-standing free-standing Managed care adjective Referring to a physically and, often, financially discrete entity–eg, a surgical center, that is separate from, but may be affiliated with, a hospital; FS facilities may provide ambulatory surgery, emergency or computer kiosks that connect inner-city residents with suburban-brand retailers and quality services via the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the . CityKi intends to address the lack of physical retail stores in inner-city neighborhoods by providing consumers with convenient access to a broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). network of free, touch-screen Internet-access kiosks featuring selected merchants, service providers, financial institutions, governmental agencies, and community-generated content. CityKi recently announced the launch of its first Netkey-powered CityKi kiosk kiosk Originally, in Islamic architecture, an open circular pavilion consisting of a roof supported by pillars. The word has been applied to a Turkish summer garden pavilion and a type of early Persian mosque. at America's Food Basket  This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers.Please [improve the article] or discuss this issue on the talk page. , a grocery store serving a largely lower-income neighborhood in Dorchester's Upham's Corner. CityKi selected Netkey as the self-service technology platform to provide streamlined access to Web-based transactions through an easy-to-use customer interface and to secure and protect the system from hackers and vandals. The Netkey software also supports integration of the kiosk application with credit card readers, cash acceptors and related peripheral devices See peripheral. peripheral device - peripheral . "CityKi is focused on using technology to break down the barriers that prevent inner-city residents from fully participating in the American mainstream economy," said Eric Bobby, founder and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of CityKi. "Netkey software makes the complex simple, and allows those who may not have experience with computers to use the CityKi kiosks to access helpful information and services and improve their quality of life." "Netkey is firm in its belief that self-service kiosk The self-service kiosk rose with the development of the ATM and adoption by consumers coupled with advanced technologies such as touch-screens. Self-service kiosks are hardware devices that work in combination with self service software, allowing users to perform any number of technology brings value by bridging the `digital divide' that separates those with access to the Internet from those who do not," said Alex Richardson, president and CEO of Netkey. "Self-service kiosks are a powerful solution for providing much-needed information and services to those who need it most, and CityKi is an excellent example of how technology can be used for society's good." About Netkey: Netkey is the premier provider of self-service solutions for customer-focused businesses. Netkey's customers include Yahoo!, J.C. Penney, Microsoft, E*Trade, Borders, Fidelity Investments Fidelity Investments is a group of privately held companies in the financial services industry. It is made up by two independent but closely cooperating companies, Fidelity Management and Research Corporation (FMR Co. , Fleet and Ford. The company holds three U.S. patents for its self-service technology. For more information on Netkey, please contact us at 1-800-443-7924, via e-mail at info@netkey.com, or visit us on the Web at www.netkey.com. About CityKi: CityKi is a broadband network of Internet-access kiosks that intends to connect inner city residents to brand name, high quality retailers and services. The network will be located within existing inner city stores and other facilities, and permit consumers to pay in cash. CityKi operates in a socially responsible manner that promotes the growth of local merchants and increases the technological know-how of inner city residents. For more information on CityKi, call 617-244-9662, via e-mail at ebobby@cityki.com, or visit www.cityki.com. |
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